An earthquake swarm near the island of Santorini is gradually declining a month after it began, Greek scientists monitoring the phenomenon said Monday. The undersea shocks — sometimes recorded only minutes apart — led thousands of residents and workers to flee the famed clifftop towns of Santorini as well as the nearby

Earthquakes that have been rocking the picturesque Greek island of Santorini has been gradually calming down a month since it began.

Greece’s chief seismologist says that while earthquake frequency around Santorini has slightly decreased, the situation remains unpredictable for the coming weeks

More than 11,000 residents have packed their bags and left after a flurry of earthquakes sent shockwaves through the holiday hotspot.

An earthquake swarm near the Greek island of Santorini is gradually declining a month after it began, according to scientists monitoring the phenomenon. The undersea shocks — sometimes recorded only minutes apart — led thousands of residents and workers to flee the famed clifftop towns of Santorini and the nearby islands of Ios,